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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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